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Councilmember reports rise in homelessness and senior homelessness; calls for more affordable rental units
Summary
Councilmember Nick Foster reported increased counts on the by‑name priority list for homelessness—from about 210 in Dec. 2023 to 338 in Dec. 2024—and flagged an increase in seniors experiencing homelessness. He urged long‑term strategies including more affordable multifamily rental units and noted shelters’ high occupancy.
Councilmember Nick Foster told the Columbia City Council on Feb. 3 that local homelessness indicators show an increase in need and shifting demographics.
Foster discussed Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 23, which had 119 clients in attendance—lower than prior years’ 135–150 typical attendance—and cited cold weather and venue changes as possible reasons. He pointed to the by‑name priority list maintained by…
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